Take it for what it’s worth, but Novak Djokovic’s physio, Pavel Kolar, thinks the World No. 2 will be back on court next week at the Rome Masters.

Djokovic withdrew from Madrid this week after his right wrist he injured a month ago was not healthy. Speaking to AFP, Kolar admitted that trying to play Madrid was too early, but added he felt Novak’s “inflamed tendon” would be healthy for Rome and the French Open.

“He should be ready for Rome, that’s the plan. The French Open should follow,” Pavel Kolar told AFP.

“The treatment took place last week but we agreed he would resume training gradually, slowly, to avoid a recurrence.

“Madrid was too early, he would have to start playing on clay which is far more demanding than other surfaces, you play more returns and more spins, straining your wrist, so we decided he would come back in Rome.”

Djokovic is aiming to complete the career Grand Slam in Paris later this month.

I’m no doctor, but to answer your question, I doubt it, really. I agree with Maestro, I think his team knows that is what his fans want to hear……so to be told he’s going to Rome, that’s music to their ears. I personally think he should not even consider coming back until the FO. The injury is apparently worse than first thought. Good luck with his recovery.

All though this seems encouraging still I am not sure if Novak’s wrist injury will allow him to play in Rome and even Paris. If what the Physio says turns out to be true, then it must be an excellent piece of news for Novak’s well wishers.